First Congregational Church of Pescadero

The lower reach of Pescadero Creek was Oljon land. The bronze sees pioneer Yankee settlers in the style. They built it in 1867 with money from anonymous friends in San Francisco, but the town was mostly Catholic, and its three churches all struggled for money. Talks to merge the Protestant congregations failed. When St. Anthony's was restyled in 1888 and a Methodist church was in prospect, the Congregationalists answered with a steeple, drawn by a member in April 1890 and built by October. The church closed about 1916, reopened in 1921, and became a community church in the 1930s.

What the plaque says

First Congregational Church of Pescadero Built in May 1867, this is the oldest church building on its original site within the San Mateo - Santa Clara County region. Its Classical Revival style reflects the cultural background of pioneer Yankee settlers of the south San Francisco peninsula coast. The steeple was appended to the bell tower in 1890. During repairs caused by a minor fire in 1940 the social hall was added. California Registered Historical Landmark No. 949 Plaque placed by the State Department of Parks and Recreation in cooperation with the First Congregational Church of Pescadero, February 19, 1984.

Where it stands

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